Leber, Washington

Leber is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Leber was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] Peter Leber, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leber, Washington
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 144.

Coordinates: 46°56′53″N 122°19′52″W / 46.94806°N 122.33111°W / 46.94806; -122.33111

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